Rutgers scientists today announced a revolutionary new treatment for killing the bacteria that attack gum tissue during periodontal disease, while also...
Hi everyone, I have been a hygienist since 1989 and I could use some advice. I have recently hired on with a DDS that just purchased a practice from a retiring...
From another list serve: How do you explain to a prospective employer why you are seeking a new position without revealing the underlying real reason that may...
I never RP to the point of having 'smooth roots' that, we know, is not the solution. Removing the biofilm is, that includes calc, but removing tooth structure...
I have worked in many different offices and have been given varied times for rp's (I am temp only for past 12 of my 30 years in hygiene) One hour for two...
A landmark UCLA study suggests friendships between women are special. They shape who we are and who we are yet to be. They soothe our tumultuous inner world,...
Hi Maureen, I am concerned that you will end up disabled trying to do 2 quads in an hour. The deposits you are dealing with are old and probably are ...
HA, Renee!!! I just read your post after sending mine…looks like great minds think alike (am I on a cliché roll this morning or what??). Kristen ;-) From:...
Dear Maureen, I've heard alot of ridiculouls things in my eighteen years of dentistry but this is one I've heard often. Two quads in 1 hour is not only...
Hi Maureen, Sounds like this DDS could use some education. You wouldn’t ask her to complete a crown prep in 15 minutes would you? Point being: quality work ...
I know an office that uses laser curettage routinely and rdh's don't think it does much on its own so they use in conjunction with tradional srp .....I...
Dear Maureen, It seems to me this DDS is concerned with the bottom line, profit. I wonder if this patient's insurance is a HMO? Is the amount the DDS gets...
Maureen, It sounds like you're a great RDH with the patient's best interest in mind. Let the new DDS know your concerns, and until you're able to play...
I would recommend, if she won't budge, do the best that you can do and when it's time to bring them back for their post-op follow up/ periomaintance...
Is it my imagination or are there any black dental hygienists practicing in Sacramento? Okay, is there more than one or two? And way why are they not...
Hi, I attended a lecture on soft tissue management and was wondering if any of you are implementing this type of treatment in your office and what your ...
Hi Maureen, The question which comes to my mind is, "How much experience do you have?" Becoming a good hygienist taks more than the minimun training you get in...
Hello! I'm a recent grad from a dental hygiene program. One thing is still puzzling to me though- CE's. Can someone fill me in on the requirements? Also,...
Thank you all so much for your input and your very good advice on my dilemma. The motivation for her request is money because we take “smile savers” ...
Hi Maureen, I've been practicing 5 days a week since 1982 and still want 1 1/2 hour for SRP for 2 quads unless the patient is missing teeth or there isn't as...
Ive been gone for 3 days and noticed there were messages to list, when I tried doing that only some went thru....I think you cant have too many pending. Sorry,...
Wow! I am not black, Hispanic, African American or male. However, I was blown away by all that you said. Wow, wow, wow. I am white female and hey I have...
gia...perhaps you should be less concerned about "minority" hygienists and concentrate on your reading skills....first sentence from Maureen says "since 1989"...
Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology. This is...
what is your point? pushing buttons? research? are you angry, unemployed or black?.....my experience, which spans 40 years in dentistry, is that in today's...
Check with your state's licensing board for CE requirements...join ADHA and your local hygiene component to get to know other rdh's....do temporary work...
Try dropping off your resume in person. It helps to have a face go with that piece of paper. Also temping will get you out there to see how different offices...
Please stop using this forum to bash our fellow hygienists. Why can't you all just email her directly with your venom and quit using this as your soapbox? I...
hi Wendy, here are a couple of links to your Colorado dental hygiene association and Colorado dental association check with both of them for employment...
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